PLUS: SOCCER -- U.S. CUP '99

PLUS: SOCCER -- U.S. CUP '99; U.S.-Mexico Game A Big Draw

Published: March 13, 1999

Regional bragging rights, as well as the tournament title, will be at stake today in the U.S. Cup '99 game between the United States and Mexico in San Diego.

The two countries have played 12 times in Southern California, but this will be the first time in San Diego. A crowd of more than 56,000 is expected.

The United States opened the U.S. Cup with a 3-1 victory against Guatemala on Thursday night at the Los Angeles Coliseum, and Mexico beat Bolivia, 2-1.

The Americans will be without midfielder Joe-Max Moore, who got a red card Thursday night and was suspended for today's game. Moore scored a goal against Guatemala, his 18th in international competition.